Vedic Maths for Multiplication

Swarnali Saha

Founder, Welcome2Maths | 15+ years as a Math Teacher & Life Skills Coach

Multiplication is one of the most fundamental operations in mathematics, yet many students and competitive exam aspirants struggle with it. Traditional multiplication methods can be time-consuming, but Vedic Maths offers innovative and lightning-fast techniques to simplify the process. In this blog, I’ll share some powerful Vedic Maths multiplication tricks that will not only enhance your calculation speed but also improve accuracy. Whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, these methods can be game-changers!

Why Use Vedic Maths for Multiplication?

Vedic Maths is an ancient system of calculation that simplifies complex arithmetic into mental math techniques. It allows students to perform fast calculations without traditional lengthy methods. Here’s why it’s beneficial:

✔ Saves Time – Helps students and competitive exam aspirants solve problems quickly.
✔ Enhances Mental Math Ability – Reduces dependency on calculators.
✔ Boosts Confidence – Makes math fun and engaging.
✔ Reduces Errors – Ensures greater accuracy in calculations.

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Top Vedic Maths Multiplication Techniques

1. Multiplication by 11 (Instant Answer Trick)

This is one of the easiest Vedic Maths tricks! You can quickly multiply any number by 11 using a simple pattern.

Example: 43 × 11
✔ Split the digits: 4 _ 3
✔ Add the two digits: 4 + 3 = 7
✔ Insert the sum in between: 473
✔ Answer: 43 × 11 = 473

2. Multiplication of Numbers Close to 100 (Base Method)

This method is useful for multiplying numbers near a power of 10 (like 100, 1000, etc.).

Example: 97 × 96
✔ Find the deviation from 100: (97 is -3) & (96 is -4)
✔ Multiply deviations: -3 × -4 = 12
✔ Cross subtract: 97 - 4 or 96 - 3 = 93
✔ Final answer: 9312
✔ So, 97 × 96 = 9312

3. The Vertically and Crosswise Method (General Multiplication)

This is a versatile method for multiplying any two-digit numbers easily.

Example: 23 × 41
✔ Multiply the units place: 3 × 1 = 3
✔ Cross-multiply and add: (2 × 1) + (3 × 4) = 2 + 12 = 14
✔ Multiply the tens place: 2 × 4 = 8
✔ Arrange the numbers: (8)(14)(3)
✔ Answer: 943
✔ So, 23 × 41 = 943

4. Doubling & Halving Method (For Even Multiplication)

When one number is even, divide it by 2 and multiply the other number by 2.

Example: 16 × 25
✔ Half 16 → 8
✔ Double 25 → 50
✔ Multiply: 8 × 50 = 400
✔ So, 16 × 25 = 400

5. Multiplication by Series of 9.

When one number is multiply by series of 9 like 9, 99, 999, 9999 then we can use this wonderful calculation trick

Example: 26 × 99
✔ Reduce 26 by 1 → 25 (L.H.S)
✔ apply all from 9 and the last from 10 in 26 i.e. (9-2) (10-6) → 74 (R.H.S)
✔ Combine both the sides : 2574
✔ So, 26 × 99 = 2574

How These Tricks Help in Competitive Exams?

Competitive exams like CAT, SSC, Banking, and RBI Grade-B require fast calculations. These Vedic Maths multiplication techniques drastically cut down calculation time, allowing aspirants to solve more questions in less time. Many of my students, like Rejit (RBI Grade-B aspirant) and Indrani (SSC aspirant), have benefited from my Vedic Maths for Competitive Exams course.

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Practice to Master Vedic Multiplication!

To truly master these techniques, practice is essential. Start with small numbers, gradually increasing the complexity. If you’re looking for structured learning check out my Master Calculation Course, where I teach all Vedic Maths multiplication techniques in depth.

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